🌙 SEC Forms New Task Force

The SEC has launched a new Crypto Task Force focused on regulatory compliance, while Ross Ulbricht is expected to receive a presidential pardon, significantly influenced by Elon Musk.

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Mike Gavela
January 21, 2025

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Crypto Roundup - January 21

The SEC has launched a new Crypto Task Force focused on regulatory compliance, while Ross Ulbricht is expected to receive a presidential pardon, significantly influenced by Elon Musk and former President Trump, with his odds rising to 93%. Meanwhile, MicroStrategy has bolstered its Bitcoin holdings by acquiring an additional 11,000 bitcoins, signaling strong confidence in the cryptocurrency despite market fluctuations.

Top Stories

  • SEC Forms New Task Force: Aimed at enhancing cryptocurrency market regulation and investor protection.

  • Ulbricht's Pardon Likely Today: Significant support from influential figures like Elon Musk and anticipated within 24 hours.

  • MicroStrategy Buys More Bitcoin: Continues to invest heavily in Bitcoin, reinforcing its position in the cryptocurrency space.

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SEC Forms Crypto Task Force to Develop Regulatory Framework | PYMNTS.com

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has launched a crypto task force focused on developing a “comprehensive and clear” regulatory framework for

www.pymnts.com/cryptocurrency/2025/sec-forms-crypto-task-force-to-develop-regulatory-framework

Ross Ulbricht’s Pardon Odds Rise to 93% as Musk Confirms Trump Will Free Him

Crypto Price Tracker, Market Cap, News. CoinStats is a crypto portfolio tracker that provides live prices for Bitcoin, Ethereum & 5000 altcoins.

coinstats.app/news/7f6cceeb0b439e8929780f43ecdab74a5841004413b7afa54c5f02dfd82d86d9_Ross-Ulbrichts-Pardon-Odds-Rise-to-93-as-Musk-Confirms-Trump-Will-Free-Him

MicroStrategy Added 11K Bitcoin for $1.1B, Pushing Holdings to 461K BTC

Its the 11th consecutive week of bitcoin purchases for the Michael Saylor-led company.

finance.yahoo.com/news/microstrategy-added-11k-bitcoin-1-131504041.html

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Crypto Sleuth ZachXBT Cashes Out $4M from Memecoin - "The Defiant"

When ZachXBT complained of getting ‘zero’ rewards for his highly regarded work, someone launched a memecoin, and its market cap shot up to nearly $90 million.

thedefiant.io/news/defi/crypto-sleuth-zachxbt-cashes-out-usd4m-from-memecoin

TRUMP favored on Chinese crypto exchanges in early trading

Crypto exchanges with Chinese founders and customers were leading venues for attracting TRUMP memecoin purchases.

protos.com/trump-favored-on-chinese-crypto-exchanges-in-early-trading

Bank of America CEO sees US banks "come in hard" for crypto payments if regulations are in place

Bank of America CEO sees crypto adoption in banking likely if regulatory clarity emerges, focusing on non-anonymous, verified transactions.

cryptobriefing.com/crypto-adoption-banking-regulatory-approval

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